Author: John

Chile

A Cono Sur Chilean Pinot Noir from Tesco (Episode 114 Part 2)

In part 2 of this episode, we taste a Cono Sur Pinot Noir available from Tesco's in the UK. This Pinot Noir is significantly more complex than the wine tasted…
Chile

Chilean Estevez Pinot Noir from Aldi (Episode 114 Part 1)

In part 1 of this episode, we learn that you can chill Pinot Noir even if it is from Chile! So having had some great wines from Aldi will this…
Chile

Chilean Pinot Noir (Introduction to Episode 114)

We quickly introduce our episode where we taste three Chilean Pinot Noirs, how will they compare to the New Zealand Pinot Noirs in particular.   https://youtu.be/77qtktvdBqQ   Remember to subscribe…
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How to taste White Wine (Episode 113)

In this episode, John briefly explains how to taste white wine as opposed to Red which we featured in Episode 96 https://youtu.be/PrA3slAnJSg We go through the basics of what to…
New Zealand

Aldi’s Exquisite Range New Zealand Pinot Noir (Episode 111 Part 3)

In the last part of this episode, we taste a Pinot Noir from Aldi's exquisite range. The nose didn't seem quite to have as much power as the Pinot Noir…
New Zealand

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir (Episode 111 Part 2)

In part 2 of this episode, we taste another New Zealand Pinot Noir. This wine had a much more ruby colour than the Brancott Estate Pinot Noir in part 1.…
New Zealand

Brancott Pinot Noir (Episode 111 Part 1)

In this episode, we taste the first of our three NewZealand Pinot Noirs from Brancott Estate which was established in 1973. John detected a smokey fragrance together with a hint…
New Zealand

New Zealand Pinot Noir Introduction (Episode 111)

In this episode, we taste Pinot Noirs from NewZealand the day after John returns for a "flying" visit to New York. The New Zealand Pinot Noirs we tasted were The…
Beer

Tasting Mallinsons Pilsner Centennial (Episode 118 Part 5)

In the last part of this episode, we conclude our visit to Mallinsons Brewing Company by tasting their Pilsner Centennial beer. What a fantastic clean and refreshing beer this was…
Gin

Tasting Beefeater Gin (Episode 110 Part 3)

In the last part of this episode, we taste Beefeater which has more awards worldwide than any other gin. A slightly different mouthfeel to this gin than the two Gordon's…